Introduction & Installation Guide
  • Welcome
  • Introduction to Ubuntu
  • Downloading Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Preparing Installation Media for Physical Installs
  • Downloading VirtualBox
  • First Look at Ubuntu Desktop 14.04 LTS
  • Creating a Virtual Machine (VirtualBox Users ONLY)
  • Installation
  • Installing Guest Additions (VirtualBox Users ONLY)
  • VirtualBox Settings
The Basics
  • Getting Around in Ubuntu Desktop
  • Using the Launcher
  • System Settings: Overview
  • Development Codenames
  • Using the Software Center
  • Installing Programs with Debian (.deb) Packages
  • Working with Compressed Archives
  • Automatic Software Updates
  • Desktop Workspaces
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Closing Unresponsive Programs with 'xkill'
Multimedia Applications
  • Playing DVDs
  • PlayOnLinux
  • iTunes on Ubuntu?
  • iTunes Alternative: 'atunes'
  • Banshee Media Player
  • Video Editors
  • Photoshop & GIMP
Using the Terminal
  • Introduction to the Terminal
  • Getting Around with the Command Line
  • Security Basics (sudo)
  • Terminal Options
  • An Important Note on Editing the 'hostname' File
  • Installing Programs with APT
Fixing Problems & Basic Troubleshooting
  • A Quick Thought
  • Installing Proprietary Graphics Drivers
  • Network Issues
  • Additional Resources
  • Problems at Boot (GRUB)
  • Resetting a Lost Password